The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS 245 (17 - 19) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 33,700
€ 38,700
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Skoda Octavia RS 245 is 6.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 325xi.
Skoda Octavia RS 245
BMW 325xi
57
71.4
79.4
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.4 in
Width
71.5 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
105.5
184.6
108.7
178
184.6 in
Length
178 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS 245
BMW 325xi
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4193 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13.76 %
General
Skoda Octavia RS 245
BMW 325xi
5E
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS 245
BMW 325xi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
*DLB*
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS 245
242 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS 245
273 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS 245
BMW 325xi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS 245
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
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12.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS 245
12.85 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS 245
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 245
35 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 325xi
26 mpg
city
16 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
457 mi
Range
395 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 245
457 mi
395 mi
BMW 325xi
Environmental Impact
128.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
187.5 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS 245
128.7 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
264 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS 245
BMW 325xi
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
